Mint Patch Bubble Coral

About this coral

Mint Patch Bubble Coral is an LPS (large polyp stony) coral sold as “bubble coral,” a group known for inflated, bubble-like tentacles. In a reef aquarium, this kind of coral is typically used for live coral display and texture in mixed reefs, where it can extend its polyps to feed and photosynthesize under suitable lighting.

Features:

• LPS bubble-coral style polyps create a distinctive, bubble-like look for reef aquascapes
• As an LPS, it generally does best with stable water quality and consistent aquarium conditions
• Moderate light helps support the coral’s symbiotic algae while still keeping it comfortable
• Bubble corals typically prefer gentle, indirect water movement rather than strong, blasting flow
• This coral can benefit from supplemental feeding of appropriate meaty foods, especially in lower-light or high-flow setups
• Placement on the lower to mid tank area is often practical for balancing light and flow for LPS display

Specifications:

• Coral group: LPS (bubble coral)
• Tank type: Marine/reef aquarium
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate
• Lighting (general guidance): Moderate
• Water flow (general guidance): Moderate, indirect/gentle
• Feeding (general guidance): Planktonic/meaty coral foods (supplemental feeding often helpful)
• Temperature (general guidance): ~24–27°C
• Salinity (general guidance): ~1.023–1.026 SG
• pH (general guidance): ~8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity (general guidance): ~7–11 dKH
• Calcium (general guidance): ~380–450 ppm
• Magnesium (general guidance): ~1200–1400 ppm